Welcome to Business Services

Business Services is made up of the following departments

Budget

Finance: (Accounts Payable, Accounting, and Property Records)

Internal Accounts

Payroll

Purchasing

Our mission is to serve as stewards of the Franklin County Public Schools' resources; to provide outstanding financial services; and to provide guidance, advice and recommendations for best practices, cost-savings and/or re-engineering opportunities for all departments and schools in accordance with Board policies, Florida Statutes, and Federal regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Implement and maintain Business Services, including Budgeting and Purchasing services.

Prepare and administer the annual School District budget.

Oversee Purchasing, including RFPs and/or bids as necessary for the District.

Prepare financial reports and statements to schools, the District, the State and the Federal Government.

Maintain effective community relations and interpret financial matters to the community.

Advise and assist the Superintendent and other District staff members on budgets, accounting policies and interpret/apply said policies to the various financial functions.

Provide information to the Superintendent and Board on the financial status of the School District and the wise use of its resources through sound business management practices.

Assist in the development of School Board policies and administrative guidelines.

Keep abreast of legal requirements and proposed changes in areas of responsibility and provide advice to the Superintendent as to their impact on the District.

Prepare all required reports and maintain all appropriate records.

Assist in the preparation of the collective bargaining process.

Franklin County School District

The Franklin County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, pregnancy or marital status in its educational programs, services or acuities, or in its hiring or employment practices. The district also provides equal access to its facilities to the Boy Scouts and other patriotic youth groups, as required by the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act. Questions, complaints or request for additional information regarding discrimination or harassment may be sent to: Karen Peddie, Director of Human Resources, 85 School Road, Eastpoint, Florida 32328 850-670-2810 X 4101, kpeddie@franklin.k12.fl.us